Glasgowmusic newsletter 310111-060211

Hello, how are you?

Its been a busy couple of weeks hence lack of newsletter, (Exams, Celtic Connections etc) now judging by the amount of stuff coming up its going to be a busy few weeks!

I will be doing my second A&R Zone session on BBC RADIO 1 in Scotland this coming Sunday night. Ally McCrae will be on between 12 and 2 into Monday morning, I will be on around 1230 with 2 tracks I have chosen. I think you can still listen to the show I was on BBC iPlayer on the 17th January where the wonderful PAWS were in session.
Please send tracks to me via my Soundcloud! http://soundcloud.com/craigmcgee

I will be running acoustic nights fortnightly in Brel starting on the 10th Feb. Line-ups are yet to be confirmed however I am looking for Acoustic singer/songwriters, Acoustic bands, stripped down bands, electronic artists or other acts interested and are away from full drum kits.

I will be returning to DJ action at Stirling’s FUBAR on Thursday 17th February.

GONORTH TOURS / JOHN CAGE AND TRAMWAY / SAMA NOMINATIONS / INTERVIEWS (SERMANNI & HART) / MOGWAI ANNOUNCE CHRISTMAS SHOW / CLUB HURRICAN LOOKING FOR BANDS

***If you have any news stories/giveaways/etc you would like added to next weeks newsletter please email them to (also feedback on the newsletter is much appreciated!) [email protected] Please mention if you saw anything in the newsletter please


www.glasgowmusic.co.uk REVIEWS + FEATURES

Susan Ford is the new lead reviewer for www.glasgowmusic.co.uk and can be contacted at [email protected] If you have a gig/EP, upcoming single wanting a review please get in touch with Susan will see who is available.

Check out the latest reviews with many Celtic Connections shows inc AERIALS UP and RODDY HART.
www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/Reviews-0-10



DJ NIGHTS

I have updated my DJ website! http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/DiscJockey

Friday 04-03-11
HORRORSHOW at THE BRASS MONKEY

I will be playing a mixture of Rock and Roll, Indie, Electro, Motown and Soul
Requests welcomed as it’s your night out
Good music in good surroundings with good drinks and most importantly good people - what more could you want?
www.thebrassmonkeyglasgow.co.uk


Saturday 05-03-11
IVORY HOTEL SHAWLANDS

Expect a load of tunes to get you dancing before you hit the clubs. Good mixture of tunes from through the ages
www.ivoryhotel.com



In the News

goNORTH will take place in Inverness on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June 2011. They are delighted to announce some exciting changes to this year’s event. After five successful years supporting new music at RockNess, goNORTH will go back to its roots in 2011 and support new music at some of the best independent festivals in the country, including the award-winning Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, The Wickerman Festival and Loopallu. There will be no stage at this years’ Rockness Festival. There is an opportunity now for bands to tour all 3 festivals if they submit via goNORTH’s website. More details below
http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000054

The SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS (SAMA’s) will be announcing their nominations every day this week starting tonight from 7pm. Tonight it’s the turn of the Acoustic and Electronic nominees. Throughout the coming days you can hear about video (Tues) Metal and Newcomer (Weds), 2 more videos (Thurs) and more videos, Rock and best live on Friday. http://sama11.co.uk
Voting opens on Monday 7th Feb at 9pm. You can also read all about it below.
http://music-news.com/showreview.asp?H=An-Interview-With-Richy-Muirhead&nReviewID=6705

A SOUNDCLOUD MEETUP GLASGOW is happening on the 9th Feb at Stereo focusing on the cities music scene. There will be a networking and showcase event in Stereo between 8 and 12 preceded by a creative workshop at the Scottish Music Centre from 5. www.glasgowmeetup.co.uk
There will be a new collaborative composition made for showcasing at Stereo and musicians are encouraged to bring along their instruments

MOGWAI have announced details of a Christmas show at the Barrowlands on the 22nd December. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am. Their new album ‘Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will’ is released on February 14th. www.mogwai.co.uk

St Johnstone FC captain and songwriter KEVIN RUTKIEWICZ releases his debut single ‘Fair Drawin’ In’ on March 21st www.facebook.com/kevirino

I managed to catch the brilliant RACHERL SERMANNI last week at Celtic Connections, check out an interview with her for the Glasgowmusic website http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000053

RODDY HART also spoke to Glasgowmusic about his Bob Dylan tribute night. Read all about it here http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000050 plus a review of the fantastic evening here http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/viewReview.php?blogId=141

SONG OF RETURN are holding a playback of debut album ‘Limits’ within Urban Outfitters, Buchanan Street, Glasgow. The event will run from 1730 until 1930. Refreshments, posters, and free tracks will be supplied. If you wish to attend the please RSVP with the subject header ‘I wish to attend’, to [email protected]

TRAFFIC CONE RECORDS is running an Alternative Burn’s Supper at Pivo Pivo on February 3rd at Pivo Pivo. The night will unite punks, poets, rappers and rockers performing live. There will be a piper, a free haggis dinner but it will be far from traditional. Expect the unexpected from an eclectic mix of Scotland’s best talent doing a modern day take on a legend. Already confirmed are the likes of Loki, Roscoe Vacant, The Girobabies, Taylor Buntain, Pammi Quinn and loads more with a very special guest compère tba shortly. Anyone who wants to do a song or recite a poem that they believe the Bard would approve of please contact [email protected] . The line up so far is here- http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=173743529327994

VIGO THIEVES have a new video for new single ‘Love is Dead’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQlm4SCzF7U&feature=feedu
SARAH MOYES is back with her first Moyespace podcast of 2011 for Central FM. The first show of the year features interviews with Stirlings Miniature Dinosaurs and Cities and Skylines from Glasgow. Theres also new music from Allan Jackson and the new single from Cities and Skylines. If you want to recommend a band, a gig or some new music or to listen to the show follow the link...
http://www.centralfm.co.uk/onair/Sarah-Moyes.html

THE PHANTOM BAND on tour Classic Grand Saturday 19th March www.phantomband.co.uk

STUNTMAN MIKE supports GUN at the ABC this Tuesday (1st Feb) They have limited tickets left at £6, www.myspace.com/stuntmanmikemusic

MINIATURE DINOSAURS have their EP launch on the 5th Feb at Stereo. Listen to first track, ‘Fight or Flight,’ here http://snd.sc/gg7JeU it is due for release on the 7th Mar.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=178591965509091

MR KIL will play their first Glasgow show of 2011 at Stereo on the 25th February special guests to be announced . There will be a free after show for ticket holders at Glasgows newest venue ‘Club Hurricane’ @ the Bay 142 West Regent St.
The Bay which boasts a full turbo sound rig digital desk & engineer is on the lookout for new and emerging acts demos to Club Hurricane @ the Bay 142 west regent st Glasgow G2 2RQ.

LOUISE MCVEY & THE CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE are playing at The Captains Rest on 28th February with She Keeps Bees

KEVIN MCGUIRE is headlining King Tuts on Sunday 13th march www.facebook.com/kevinmcguiremusic

THE LONELY TOURIST album ‘Sir, I am A Good Man’ is out now on iTunes and various sites.
You can also get download and CD from the Lonely Tourist Bandcamp page.
http://lonelytourist.bandcamp.com/

THIS SILENT FOREST are playing a launch gig at Stereo on Thursday 3rd March, to celebrate the release of “Falter Discover”. In support will be Donald Macdonald & The Islands & Blochestra. http://www.facebook.com/thissilentforest

LITTLE FIRE added to support The Follies at Oran Mor www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=150534528328369

KRISTINA COX has just been confirmed to support KT Tunstall next month in Edinburgh for a show called Sounds from the Cities, airing on Channel 4. Waiting on exact date TBA www.myspace.com/kristinamusiic

THE ONLY JONES are playing Primal Screams official after show at Brixton Jamm on the 26th march. DJ set by Mani afterwards! www.myspace.com/theonlyjones4u

FINALLY

FREE MUSIC! Email [email protected] for a free Miaoux Miaoux remix of the Futuristic Retro Champions song May the Forth.
FRCs will release their debut album, a 23 song double, in April with launch shows at Captains Rest and the Wee Red Bar. Like them on facebook for more details.



Best wishes

Craig McGee
www.glasgowmusic.co.uk

Warner Chappell Scottish Scout
BBC Radio 1 A&R Zone

Representing: Alan McKim / Any Color Black / Louise McVey & the Cracks in the Concrete / Vigo Thieves

www.facebook.com/mcgeecraig / www.myspace.com/craigmcgee / www.twitter.com/mcgeecraig

DJ: FUBAR STIRLING (Thu), BRASS MONKEY (Fri), IVORY HOTEL (Sat)

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